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Natalie Hutchins to step down ahead of 2026 election: a loss for Victorian multicultural women

Natalie, you will be missed in Victorian politics — by communities, by colleagues, and by those who believed in your vision for equality.

Kho Kho Australia partners with Australian Masters Games to showcase inclusive sport

Kho Kho is a traditional Indian tag sport in which two sides contend against each other in the art of chasing and tagging opponents within a given area.

Minister Chris Bowen calls Australia–India renewable partnership ‘top rank’ in global clean energy transition

“Both Australia and India understand the need to work together on tackling the climate challenge and are ready to seize the energy transformation opportunity before us.”

Australia and Tonga strengthen maritime partnership as new naval vessel commissioned

Australia will continue to support the Tongan Royal Navy through maintenance, sustainment and training packages to ensure the vessel’s readiness and operational capacity.

Victoria introduces portable rental bond scheme to end double bond stress

The change is expected to benefit more than 736,000 households, easing the financial strain of moving by removing the need to pay a double bond.

23-year-old Sydney woman charged over alleged possession and sharing of violent extremist material

The woman came to the attention of the Australian Federal Police (AFP) in July after information was received about a Sydney-based individual promoting extremist content and glorifying martyrdom on social media.

What a surprise spike in the unemployment rate means for interest rates and the economy

Official labour force data released on Thursday shows that in the month to September, Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate jumped from 4.3% to 4.5%.

King Kohli arrives in Perth for likely final Australian tour

Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli, who turns 37 next month, has already retired from Test and T20 international cricket.

Indian defence cadets to study at Australia’s premier military institutions under expanded cooperation

The announcement came as India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh concluded talks with his Australian counterpart Richard Marles in Canberra last week.

Australian red and white wines win gold and silver at India’s prestigious awards

Out of 211 winners, 68 were Best in Show, 86 Gold, and 57 Silver awardees, with 41 wines, 24 spirits, two sakes, and one mead taking home the top honours.

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New $2.5 million program to grow First Nations-led tourism and create jobs in Victoria

“First Nations Victorians have stories, knowledge and culture that the world wants to experience. This program makes sure community is in control of how those stories are told.”

International student visa cancelled after child abuse material found on phone

The international student was issued a $660 infringement notice, had his visa cancelled, and was detained before being removed from Australia on the next available flight.

Pauline Hanson slams AI ‘fake fall’ rumour and bogus $100m donation claim

Senator Hanson claimed the circulating image was artificially generated, pointing to what she described as “imposters in the chamber” as evidence the photograph had been manipulated.
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